Are you unsure about the material for the wetroom floor? If you’re looking for a good material and its installation, you are on the right page. In this article we will elaborate the steps which will make your flooring installation fun and easy.
Calculate your floor area
The initial step is to plan the layout of the room. The most important aspect of this is determining the location of your shower area and, most importantly, your shower tray. You should then plan the placement of your sanitaryware, furniture, and toilet, as well as a radiator if you choose to install one. When designing a room, consider the location of the drainage and plumbing points. If you are renovating an existing bathroom, it will save you a great deal of time and money to position the new fixtures and fittings as closely as possible to the old ones. However, We recommend measuring the floor area and putting pen to paper so that you can carefully plan everything before you begin.
Plan the layout
Consider the design of the entire room; will the shower area be screened off with glass or a wall, or will the entire room be open plan? These are crucial questions that must be answered in the initial stages. If you have the luxury of space, you may want to consider built-in seats in the shower area; construction boards can be used to build bespoke areas for tiling to create a truly luxurious walk-in shower. Consider any niches or boxing that may need to be considered as well.
Selecting the tiles
In wet areas accessible only by bare feet, tiles with anti-slip properties (a slip rating of R12 or higher) are strongly recommended to prevent injuries caused by slippery surfaces. As a result of the increased amount of grout lines, mosaic tiles are frequently used on the floors of wet rooms. Alternatively, you can choose a tile with a slightly structured, textured surface for increased traction.
Choose the design
In addition to any built-in seating and niches, the wet room’s overall finish must be considered. From the lighting, grout colour, and drain style to the type of shower you will select – standard or rainfall. Before beginning, it is vital to decide on everything from top to bottom.
Installing
As previously stated, the floor is the most essential component of a wet room. Using waterproof membranes, matting, and sealing tape, all areas exposed to water should be made watertight. After measuring the room, you will need to cut the waterproof boards to size and mark the location of the shower tray. Concentrate primarily on the shower tray and draining area. To ensure proper drainage, you must determine which direction the floorboard joists run and where the drain pipe will be installed. After locating the floor joists, you will need to cut up to one of them to mark the position of your shower tray. You will then need to cut and remove the floor within this marked area; this is where your shower tray will be installed. After arranging the pipes and sealing the area, you can cover the area with plywood or suitable floorboards.
Tiling the wet room floor
The floor tiles in the shower area should slope toward the drain to ensure proper water drainage. Tiles can be installed atop a prefabricated sloping shower tray for added waterproofing protection. Before installing your tiles, you will need to ensure that the room is “tanked” around the room’s corners. This can be accomplished by applying flexible tile adhesive along all wall edges where they meet the floor. Apply joining tape to the corners to create a watertight seal. After placing the tape, a small amount of tiling adhesive can be used to secure it in place.
It goes without saying that the adhesive you choose must be suitable for moist areas.
After the installation of the underfloor heating, you can begin the overall tiling process. Start by tiling and setting the proper height along the shower drain. Once the height has been marked, tiling can begin on the shower tray’s sloping gradient. To tile the sloping shape, you must cut your tiles into a triangular gradient format. Simply ensure that the joints are smooth and level.
Conclusion
Selecting and installing a wet room floor is extremely easy if you follow these simple steps and get your favorite material from EBYGGHANDEL.SE. We have a wide range of different materials.